But something you might have never known is how much the performers were paid to appear at Woodstock. On top of the list; Jimi Hendrix. As the headliner of the festival, Hendrix delivered a memorable performance and earned himself a cool $18,000. Another significant performance was turned in by Joe Cocker, notably his rendition of The Beatles “With a Little Help from My Friends.” Sadly, memorable doesn’t get you paid; Cocker only earned $1,375 for his time in Bethel, New York.